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Condition: Very Good. Dimensions 225mm x 270mm.pp. 66. In true Guiding fashion, a home-made photograph album entitled 'Snapshots' h/w on front cover. Pages in heavy green craft paper with a spine of brown suede. Pages are punched for a ribbon cord hinge, which is now broken. The album is filled with small sepia and b/w snapshots of jolly Summer Camps, with August Supper Hikes, bathing pools and sporting activities, 'Wooding,' training camps, formal visits from the Chief Guide; highlights include a Scout Jamboree August 1929 with various nations represented including Japan and India and a Training Week in South Africa. The author appears to be one of The Three Desperate Dips: a trio of firm friends pictured having a great time in the Great Outdoors. Most photographs have lively captions, giving an insight into the tasks and activities of the day 'Signalling Message Entering Derbyshire from Cheshire,' with plenty of time for larks such as 'Murder on the Moor!' and essentials 'Ginger Pop!' Between the Wars, carefree summers spent in uniforms and tents, learning outdoor skills; clear crisp and atmospheric photographs. Warren Beach Camp 1929; Waddow & Idridgehay 1930; S. Africa, Hilton 1931; Ecclesbourne Hall 1933; Longway Bank & Foxlease 1934; Ireland & St. Georges Chapel 1935; 1st Etwall Norfolk; Coniston & Derwentwater; Grahamstown S.Africa 1936; Coronation Trail 1937 Near very good. Pages loose; ribbon hinge broken.